Zephyrhills, Pasco County

CHICK-FIL-A ZEPHYRHILLS #4040

7490 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 19, 2026
City
Zephyrhills
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 19, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 24435540

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full size deep metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 24435539

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for cheese touching food in flip top cooler. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 24435541

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 15-pound propane tanks inside by back door. Manager placed outside. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 24193227

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23697936

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects in kitchen near storage area near salad station assembly cooler and 1 live small flying insect in dining area near vase of flowers at a dining table. Operator stated they will be removing the flower from the tables and contacted pest control company. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23588631

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door near front counter.

25-23-4

Detail 23588630

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Single-serve plastic ware exposed to splash underneath paper towel dispenser in wait station area.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23389135

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23389136

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Next to fryers, removed for cleaning Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 22724219

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands and changing gloves. Male and Female employee pushed garbage down with gloved hands in over full trash can and then engaged in food prep. Discussed with operator and the trash was emptied. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22724218

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep area. Operator states the unit isn't working. Operator went to the store to purchase hand pump soap Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22724216

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Operator discarded and put a new cutting board in its place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-14-4

Detail 22724217

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Sink in primary area Sink in expo areas Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 22676588

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine not functioning due to dead battery on motion sensor, repairs already scheduled Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 22676589

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22422134

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food and 1 live fly at drive through area. Not landing on any food Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22422135

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside salad reach in cooler. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 21861598

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temped at 157.1f. Discussed not over crowding racks in machine, so spray pattern does not get encumbered. Manager removed some items from rack and re ran machine. Re temped at 159.7f Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21861597

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21861599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21284853

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed the following, 4 live flies at the wet/ dry vac area 2 live flies at triple sink drain 8 live flies at the back door/towel bin area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed 1 live fly at the bun area. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21284854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the right side cook's line with excessive grooves on the cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed cutting boards with grooves. Time Extended

12B-02-4

Detail 21284857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a employee drink stored on the work table. Manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21284856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored together while wet- wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed wet nesting Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21284855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster plug missing in the cardboard dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Observed missing drain plug. Time Extended

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21278002

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed the following, 4 live flies at the wet/ dry vac area 2 live flies at triple sink drain 8 live flies at the back door/towel bin area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 21278001

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed the following: 1 live cockroach at the back bun area in back of the kitchen. Operator killed the roach. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21277999

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 handsinks blocked by dustpans. Manager moved the dustpans out of the way. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21278000

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink in front of the kitchen. Manager restocked the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21277996

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the right side cook's line with excessive grooves on the cutting board. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21277997

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a employee drink stored on the work table. Manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21277995

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored together while wet- wet nesting. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21277998

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water Observed standing water on the floor throughout the kitchen.. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21278003

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster plug missing in the cardboard dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21278004

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21278005

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 20770570

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in the area where lettuce is being prepared. Observed 1 fly in the area where chicken waste is measured. Observed 1 fly at the beverage service counter. Warning

Jul 20, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.